NASA News, Nov 07, 2011

Congress and NASA: expedite commercial crew The Space Review By doing so before a new human spaceflight launch system is in place, the nation created a Russian dependency to sustain our $100-billion space station investment, and relinquished our role as the leader in human space exploration to Russia. ... See all stories on this topic »

ERAU grad to travel to space station Daytona Beach News-Journal NASA astronaut and Embry-Riddle alumnus Daniel C. Burbank will be aboard the Russian Soyuz spacecraft on Sunday heading to the International Space Station. Burbank will spend six months on the space station as a flight engineer for Expedition 29 and as ... See all stories on this topic »

Boeing Might Make Big Money Sending Tourists To Space Forbes President Obama has asked for $850 million to invest in passenger spaceships and NASA has already awarded contracts totaling $2.5 billion to build spacecraft to shuttle supplies to the InternationalSpace Station. Currently, Russia charges NASA $350 ... See all stories on this topic » Forbes

American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology Student Experiment to Fly... Space Ref (press release) STC is a small, high-technology company that has experience in nano-satellite andspace instrument development. http://www.stcnet.com/ ASGSB and the NASA-Ames Research Center Space Biosciences Division are collaborating to bring an interdisciplinary ... See all stories on this topic »

Russia Plans Mars Mission, Haunted by Past Failures Fox News It's like docking with a space station that has no airlock," said Pascal Lee, Mars planetary scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center. Scientists hope Phobos-Grunt will touch down on a flat spot and find the ground soft enough to scrape up. ... See all stories on this topic » Fox News

NASA, seeking place to train for asteroid visit, picks Key West Sacramento Bee About 70 people — including NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, who recently returned from six months at the International Space Station — were in the Keys recently for the 15th NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations, known as NEEMO. ... See all stories on this topic »

Moon tourists given guidelines by Nasa in bid to preserve Apollo landing sites Daily Mail American Dennis Tito (pictured) became the first man to tour spacein 2001, when he spent eight days aboard the International Space Station. He reportedly paid $20million for the privilege. He has been followed by: South African Mark Shuttleworth (11 ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Astronauts' Blurry Vision of the Stars Astrobiology Magazine (press release) All reported that their vision became blurry, to varying degrees, while on the space station. Vision changes usually began around six weeks into the mission and persisted in some astronauts for months after their return to Earth. ... See all stories on this topic » Astrobiology Magazine (press release)

Airships Offer Alternative Stairway to Space Discovery News But the now-retired NASA space shuttle was the Hindenburg of the space age. Like the zeppelins, the shuttles were a limited fleet, extremely weather-sensitive, fragile, expensive, required huge ground support crews, and were ultimately retired after ... See all stories on this topic »

Watch for International Space Station in sky tonight; additional windows ... al.com (blog) According to the NASA website, there will be a 6-minute window of opportunity to view the International Space Station beginning at 5:24 pm Much of the state of Alabama is within the swath of land area able to view the orbiter. ... See all stories on this topic »

MANAGEMENT: Using outer space to give SA science a lift Business Day Moreover, he considers space science an important way to upskill South Africans. "It's central to the business of the country — space is a natural innovation driver. It forces you to break away from the normal…. I mean, the International Space ... See all stories on this topic »

Isolated crew completes 520-day mock Mars mission eTaiwan News Their food was similar to what is on the International Space Station. Midway through the mission, the crew even conducted a mock landing, venturing from their quarters in heavy space suits to trudge into a sand-covered room and plant the flags of ... See all stories on this topic »

Dragon offers ticket to Mars Nature.com (subscription) Dragon, the privately built space capsule intended to haul cargo and astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), is auditioning for another high-profile role. Its maker, SpaceX of Hawthorne, California, says that the capsule, which is set to ... See all stories on this topic » Nature.com (subscription)

Shum brings projects to life virtually and otherwise UAB News ... hardware and develop software to design a system for a successful neurosurgery trial that attracted the attention of NASA'sNational Lab Office, which investigated the feasibility of using the technology in the International Space Station. ... See all stories on this topic » UAB News

NASA's new Mars rover reaches Florida launch pad DefenceWeb (press release) Now that the shuttle program has ended, NASA's human space flight program is also in transition as the agency works to turn over crew transport missions to and from the International Space Station to the private sector, and to develop its own craft ... See all stories on this topic » DefenceWeb (press release)

Using Florida Keys to dive into space Tampabay.com About 70 people — including NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, who recently returned from six months at the International Space Station— were in the Keys for the 15th NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations, known as NEEMO. ... See all stories on this topic » Tampabay.com

Thousands Circle White House to Protest TransCanada Pipeline BusinessWeek Among them were James Hansen, the head of NASA's Goddard Institute for SpaceStudies, and actress Daryl Hannah. Groups including Friends of the Earth and the New York- based Natural Resources Defense Council called last month for an investigation of ... See all stories on this topic »

Environmentalists ring White House in opposition to Tar Sands pipeline Daily Caller ... earlier this summer with rounds of sit-ins on the sidewalk outside of the White House. The sit-ins led to the arrests of more than 1000 people, including James Hansen, the head of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and actress Daryl Hannah. See all stories on this topic »

NASA Budget: What to Cut, What To Save? - NASA Watch By Keith Cowing The administration is deliberating how to mete out NASA's uncertain budget, said Rick Weiss, a spokesman for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy." NASA Funding Added to Must-pass Minibus, Space News ... NASA Watch

Watch for International Space Station in sky tonight; additional ... By Natalie Wade, al.com According to the NASA website, there will be a 6-minute window of opportunity to view the International Space Station beginning at 5:24 p.m., with repeats for shorter periods Monday and Tuesday evenings. Montgomery News

NASA - New Space Station Camera Reveals the Cosmic Shore Part of the fascination with space is the chance to look at our planet from afar. A unique vantage from the ISS affords a breathtaking vista. www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/.../Cosmic_Shore.html

Progress cargo ship docks with space station | Space News ... Breaking Space News ... NASA Spaceflight.com ... The Progress M-13M spacecraft, the 45th launched to the space station since assembly began in 1998,... www.cbsnews.com/.../ef80b07ff2c79e17fb7037be6281ad52-...

Success! Cargo Ship Launches to Space Station : Discovery News As a Russian cargo ship heads to the International Space Station, a trio of astronauts and ... SCIENCE CHANNEL: Last 10 Flights of NASA's Space Shuttle... news.discovery.com/space/space-station-woes-111031.html

Unmanned cargo ship docks at International Space Station Progress M-13M prior to docking at the Pirs module of the International SpaceStation (NASA TV). (CBS News). An unmanned Russian Progress cargo ship ... www.cbsnews.com/.../unmanned-cargo-ship-docks-at-internati...

news iPads and Angry Birds launching to space station on Russian ... NASA is however, assessing tablets for their possible future use in space. "The [ U.S. operating segment] folks in the station program are taking a look at a ... www.collectspace.com/news/news-102511a.html

Progress Spacecraft Docks with International Space Station | News ... The supply ship brought 2.8 tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the space station. Including in the cargo was a pair of Apple iPads, according to reports. NASA ... www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2395779,00.asp

Russian cargo ship launched to space station - Technology ... "It was a perfect launch," Lyndin told The Associated Press, adding the ship ...NASA said the space station — continuously manned for nearly 11 years — will... www.msnbc.msn.com/.../russian-cargo-ship-launched-space-st...

Boeing brings space taxi jobs to Florida An artist concept courtesy of Boeing shows the company's Crew SpaceTransportation CST-100 spacecraft approaching the International Space Station.... www.reuters.com/.../us-space-boeing-florida-idUSTRE79U58...

International Space Station Earth Video: Incredible Views Of Sea ... NASA - New Space Station Camera Reveals the Cosmic Shore ... the Earth spinning taken from the International Space Station | Manchester News and Weather ... www.huffingtonpost.com/.../international-space-station-earth-...

Hurricane Rina Rages in Space Station Astronaut Video | Hurricane ... Space station commander Mike Fossum captured video footage of Hurricane Rina,... This image of Hurricane Rina was taken by NASA's Terra satellite on Oct. 24, ...Follow SPACE.com for the latest in space science and exploration news on ... www.space.com/13394-hurricane-rina-space-station-video.html

NASA Seeks Hosts For Space Station Interactive Education Events ... Latest US political news for political professionals & analysts. Breaking White House, Congress, state, commentary, campaign, Democrat & Republican news. uspolitics.einnews.com/.../nasa-seeks-hosts-for-space-station-in...

NASA and Space News: The Write Stuff Blog – Orlando Sentinel The Write Stuff covers news on NASA's shuttle program, Kennedy Space Center, the international space station, robotic missions to the planets and rock. blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_space_thewritestuff/.../11

Progress docks with International Space Station to deliver supplies ... ... NASA chiefs probably exhaled loudly when news came this morning that the Russian Progress supply ship had docked with the International Space Station. ... blog.al.com/space-news/.../progress_docks_with_internatio.ht...

Successful Sunday Launch For Russian Cargo Freighter - Space ... ... the future of Russian space travel and the International Space Station (ISS). ...than 10 years to build,” Amie Ferris-Rotman of the news agency reported. ...including creating training videos, NASA spokesperson Kelly Humphries told Klotz.... www.redorbit.com/news/space/1112411323/.../index.html

China's Unmanned Spacecraft Blasts Off : Discovery News China launched its space station program after being rebuffed in its attempt to join the International Space ... NEWS: NASA Banned From Working With China ... news.discovery.com/space/space-station-china-111101.html

Russian craft delivers supplies to space station - WTAQ News Talk ... NASA is seeking $850 million this year to help U.S.-based private companies develop space taxis to end Russia's monopoly on station crew ferry flights by 2017. ... wtaq.com/.../russian-craft-delivers-supplies-to-space-station/

Space Station Astronauts Connect Live With D.C. ... - IEWY News It is an integral component of Teaching From Space, a NASA Education program that ... The "Space Station Astronauts Connect Live With D.C. Students" Press... www.iewy.com/35736-space-station-astronauts-connect-live-w...

Why NASA's Fire Sale Is Good News for Florida - Time Magazine NASA still needs to make the low-earth-orbit milk runs to the International SpaceStation that were the shuttle's sole job in recent years, but that work is now ... www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2098363,00.html

Russian cargo ship launched to space station - Sci/Tech news "It was a perfect launch," Lyndin told The Associated Press, adding the ship ...NASA said the space station — continuously manned for nearly 11 years — will... www.mail.com/.../805098-russian-cargo-ship-launched-to-spa...

Russian cargo ship launched to space station - Associated Press Essential News from The Associated Press ... NASA said the space station — continuously manned for nearly 11 years — will need to be abandoned temporarily... hosted2.ap.org/.../id-pd60297991681463fa8bf584e8bcf72aa

Russian cargo ship launched to space station - News 13 ... to the International Space Station, easing concerns about the station's future ...spacecraft are the only link to the station after NASA retired the space shuttle in ... www.cfnews13.com/.../Russian-cargo-ship-launched-to-space-...

Russian cargo ship launched to space station - Boston.com A Russian cargo ship was launched successfully to the International SpaceStation on Sunday, clearing the way for the next manned mission and easing ... articles.boston.com/.../30339661_1_soyuz-nasa-space-operati...

OfficialWire: Aerospace: Space Station Astronauts Connect Live ... For information about NASA's education programs, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/ education. For information about the International Space Station and its crew, ... www.officialwire.com/main.php?action=posted_news...

Astronaut confident NASA will rebound | Iowa City Press Citizen ... NASA will fight through its current budget- and politics-inspired malaise to continuespace station missions and build toward a trip to Mars, a now-grounded Iowa ... www.press-citizen.com/article/20111104/NEWS01/.../1079/

Russian cargo ship launched to space station - Yahoo! News Read 'Russian cargo ship launched to space station' on Yahoo! News. ... NASAsaid the space station — continuously manned for nearly 11 years — will need ... news.yahoo.com/russian-cargo-ship-launched-space-station-10...

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MUSIC, Singers, Concerts News, Nov 07, 2011

Andy Williams' 5 Most Iconic Songs (Video) Hollywood Reporter "Moon River": The singer is perhaps best known for the theme songfrom the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. The song, composed by Johnny Mercer (lyrics) and Henry Mancini (music), won an Oscar. 2. ... See all stories on this topic »

LIFESTYLE News, Nov 07, 2011

Kim Kardashian has to legally pay Humphries for the 20.5 carat diamond ring Examiner.com The NBA season has been cancelled till November 30th, leaving Humphries without work. Pre-nup or no pre-nup, should Kim Kardashian return the ring to Kris Humphries? For more New York LuxuryLifestyle celebrity articles, stories and events, ... See all stories on this topic »

Hunger Game The Gustavian Weekly (blog) “I needed to change my lifestyle and step up to the plate,” she said. The NPC is the exclusive host for International Federation of Body Building and Fitness (IFBB) pro qualifying events, allowing amateurs to compete for professional status. ... See all stories on this topic » The Gustavian Weekly (blog)

SANDERS: Recapping the ABCs of the European crisis Washington Times Cities such as Barcelona and Athens increasingly embraced “la dulce vida,” a lifestylethat their economies could not really support. Crunch time revealed a stark dilemma: Northern European taxpayers with their higher productivity must rescue their ... See all stories on this topic » Washington Times

DOME Steak and Wine Open Their Doors to Welcome Guests at Shanghai Marriott ... EIN News (press release) A lifestyle is a characteristic bundle of behaviors that makes sense to friends, family, business associates and oneself in a given time and place. "Distinctive experiences of dining" a new trend oflifestyle which DOME is bringing to Putuo, ... See all stories on this topic »

South Australia's best In Tourism e-Travel Blackboard (press release) Producer, writer and presenter, Ron Kandelaars, with Channel 9's tourism and lifestyle program Postcards, was also honoured for his involvement in tourism, receiving the award for an Outstanding Contribution by an Individual. Ron's love of a good story ... See all stories on this topic »

Apple: 3 Long Term Weaknesses Seeking Alpha Apple doesn't just sell its hardware, it also sells a lifestyle. Watch the company's TV ads: Apple is selling the idea of being cool, fresh, and exciting (by buying a Mac) rather than just another drab, suit-wearing office-bee (by buying a PC). ... See all stories on this topic »

No easy medicine for policy nausea - Helen Zille Politicsweb Apart from HIV, there are the "lifestyle" diseases occasioned largely by substance abuse (alcohol, smoking, drugs, over-eating) that cost the country tens of billions each year. It is worth pondering on our budgetary priorities when kidney patients are ... See all stories on this topic »

Children's Ghost Story Night At The Tavern Returns NJ TODAY ... about the museum's exhibits, guided tours, events and openings go to:www.merchantsanddrovers.org, or call 1-732-381-0441. This entry was posted on Sunday, November 6th, 2011 at 8:00 am and is filed under Featured, Rahway, Recreation & Lifestyle. ... See all stories on this topic »

IntraPace Introduces New Lead For abiliti(R) System Resulting in Reduced ... MarketWatch (press release) At the user's discretion, this data may also be shared on my.abiliti.com, a lifestyle management portal and support network used by abiliti peers, friends and family, and healthcare professionals. Following implantation via a simple minimally invasive ... See all stories on this topic »

Pullman Cairns takes two at the TNQ Tourism Awards eTravelBlackboard - Asia Edition ... relaxed lifestyle and world-class attractions and facilities, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is ideally located for overseas travellers on holidays and inbound business clients seeking a venue for their next meetings, incentive or special events. See all stories on this topic »

New York Comic-Con, Part 1 Sequential Tart News However, Liu remarked with relief that once a number of her books had achieved commercial success, she realized that she could stop being a lawyer and earn her living by writing full time, if only by adopting a more inexpensive lifestyle via moving to ... See all stories on this topic »

Jeep Introduces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Limited Edition Wrangler AdAge.com The print ads will appear in targeted gaming and lifestyle print publications. Jeep's outdoor push will utilize a new technology, backlit "electroluminescent" billboards. Consumers will see a "Toughest Vehicle in the World" version of the ad by day and ... See all stories on this topic »

Leichhardt Hotel celebrating 120th Rockhampton Morning Bulletin The pair have been licensees of the pub for nearly three years and admit the move to Mount Morgan was a total lifestyle change that took a while to adjust to, after Andrew left a public sector management role on the Sunshine Coast and Shelly moved from ... See all stories on this topic »

Rick Perry's long faith journey culminates in presidential run CNN (blog) Christ will lead you to a righteous lifestyle. I always wonder.. what is it the Jesus ever said or did to make you hate Him so? 34Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. " Just admit that you do not want to be bound ... See all stories on this topic »

The Hedgehog (Le hérisson) The Edinburgh Journal The film remains broadly faithful to the events of the book: we follow the interactions between the inhabitants of a Parisian apartment-block through the eyes of the eleven year old Paloma (Garance Le Guillermic) and the janitor Renée (Josiane Balasko, ... See all stories on this topic » The Edinburgh Journal

From 'trailer trash' to trailblazer Manila Bulletin One of the things that draw people to surfing is the healthy lifestyle, and it's also that “green” aspect that works well for Sanuk. “We're one of the few companies that were not affected by the recession in the States,” shares Kelley. ... See all stories on this topic »

Now! Watch Dexter Season 6 Episode 6 Online Coastal Courier (blog) ... have just about all complicated their double lifestyle and built him question his must kill. Since that time the series' primary season, events are started to exhibit the sluggish but constant humanization of Dexter, moving on further together with ... See all stories on this topic »

Diaspora in US to build 'Rajasthan Bhawan' Times of India "The centre will also promote yoga, meditation and other Indian lifestyle and life sciences . It will also have a senior citizen's centre, prayer facilities and temple," added Kotahwala. RANA's media in-charge Bhandari informed that the committee ... See all stories on this topic »

Pipeline protesters encircle the White House Grist Magazine The extreme weather events of the past year are not mere coincidence." The rally drew supporters of all ages, ethnicities and beliefs - and for some, proved to be a family affair. Luis Ramos Iukivuel ofNew York brought his 9-year-old daughter, ... See all stories on this topic »

New Orleans bicyclists enjoy improved conditions NOLA.com "There is an increasing appreciation nationwide of a simpler lifestyle involving biking and walking," Campanella said. "There's a rising interest, especially among young people, in sustainability and concern about global warming. ... See all stories on this topic » NOLA.com

WHATCOM VIEW: Sports physicals, CRP training help keep young athletes safe Bellingham Herald Focused on fewer issues, this encounter can still serve to determine general health, act as an entry point to health care and provide an opportunity to discuss health and lifestyle issues. Conversely, when the required elements of the sports physical ... See all stories on this topic »

This Formula 1 game is as real as it gets India Today The game leaves you with renewed respect for the drivers, whom we envy because of their glamorous jet-set lifestyle and hefty pay packets. If only they had a life in the game as well. That is one aspect the developers can improve on. ... See all stories on this topic » India Today

A look behind the history of a lavish Tyler house bulldozed in the 1960s | The ... The Republic Records suggest the lavish lifestyle the family once enjoyed began to slip away — census records from 1930 show the household expanded to include a number of boarders. Rowland died in 1938 at the age of 87; his son-in-law would follow several years ... See all stories on this topic »

Is alarm about seven billion people just modern-day eugenics? Scholars and Rogues Some biologists feel that after oil and fossil fuels are gone, the planet could sustain 2 billion people in a Western European lifestyle. At the Ethiopian lifestyle, we could maybe sustain 10 billion people. Those of the belief that economic growth ... See all stories on this topic »

The long game Money Marketing To put it another way, while the developed economies have been spending, the rest of the world has been saving and now they want the lifestyle the west takes for granted, they are very well placed to get it. This has ramifications for a whole host of ... See all stories on this topic »

Occupy protesters in BC may be forced to pack up tents CTV.ca Making $2M and taking home $500k is still much nicer than making an average salary at a lower tax rate, and allows for a considerably nicer lifestyle. Wouldn't it be nice if we were putting the 25000 dollars per day policing cost directly into harm ... See all stories on this topic » CTV.ca

You Can't Fix Death: Living Life, Fisher Style PopMatters David, in a fit of defensive, jealous rage, attempts to invalidate Nate's lifestyle inSeattle: “Thanks for making it so clear to me that my choice to dedicate myself to this business and to this family was really stupid. Because, apparently, I would ... See all stories on this topic » PopMatters

Damascus's upper class clings to its privileged illusions The National As successive Fridays of protests escalated, the mood changed; the elites, in particular, wanted their social activities and luxurious lifestyle back. Even after the protests were fully engaged, restaurants and cafes were still packed, ... See all stories on this topic »

Making A Difference: The World of Giving -- National Animal Shelter ... Huffington Post (blog) If you have a love for animals but either your lifestyle or your living situation does not allow you to have a pet of your own, become a volunteer at an animal shelter or humane society. They always need people to walk the dogs and pet the cats to name ... See all stories on this topic »

Under the Microscope Sequential Tart News Every panel is well staged, presenting a person and a lifestyle that will make your skin crawl and blood boil. While I don't like seeing women being treated this way, it is not presented in a good light or condoning matter. This guy is clearly the bad ... See all stories on this topic »

Wetin Dey | Nigerians real life gist and relationship. News, Events ... News, Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Fashion ... Osaremen Ehi James Journalist, Event/Artiste Manager, Publicist 08034471695 This is truly not the best of ... hintsonlinemagazine.com/category/wetin-dey/

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